create dozens of powerplans for each programs, and easily switch by using some automation tools like process lasso.

get throttlestop 8.00 to view thermometer and clockspeed realtime.

for macbooks, use MacsFanControl for windows. set sensor-based value to CPU Core 0, the most responsive sensor(most responsive sensors are vital for preventing thermal throttling). i use min 50c - max 100c.
**even without thermal throttling, there is some other hidden power management that throttles down cpu on certain conditions. so dont get clever about setting high values on min temp for reducing fan noise. just use min 50c - max 100c

starting some idle programs like chrome browser may burst up the cpu clock and in turn burst up fan speed(will make you wet pants). you dont want that. edit the existing idle powerplan you're using to lower the cpu clock. and create other powerplans for programs that really need cpu power.

**no turboboost = 99p 2.7Ghz
**turboboost = 100p 3.1Ghz
**fullspeed(maximum performance) gpu is generally not recommended AT ALL.
**balanced gpu is still hot. if you absolutely want to reduce fan noise completely, either dont use gpu intensive programs or only use 450mhz clock.

**i used balanced gpu instead of 450mhz gpu as my default powerplan. why?
=>because i dont want to change much settings everytime i try a new program that might be gpu intensive. also no idle apps ive seen burst up much gpu clock at all, so i leave it as balanced gpu.
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I'm too lazy to document and copy your procedure for the 15inch but I might tinker with it. Thanks for the info!

I read somewhere that the thermal issue was related to the 15inch models gpu always being on. I've used the built in Windows power scheme and reduced the cpu to ~60%. Battery is much better, heat is down and no noticeable degradation in speed (for my uses - Office/email work)

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